Mysuru: The doctors and staff of private Hospitals and Nursing Homes, opposing the implementation of the Karnataka Private Medical Establishment (Amendments) Bill, have organised ‘Belagavi Chalo’ programme on Nov.12. Speaking to Star of Mysore this morning, Dr. M.S. Vishweshwara, President, Indian Medical Association (IMA), Mysuru Chapter, said: “Nearly 250 to 300 representatives of IMA from…
UGC cautions Mysore University against granting affiliations to private institutes
November 7, 2017Mysuru: Even as the University of Mysore (UoM), the century-old University awaits for the appointment of a regular Vice-Chancellor (VC), it is faced with more challenges. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has cautioned the University of action against the continued grant of affiliation to private institutes in the name of outreach centres and for franchising…
Kamal Haasan plunges into politics
November 7, 2017Launches mobile app; political party soon Chennai: Actor Kamal Haasan, who will soon announce his political outfit, launched a mobile app at a private hotel here this morning. The actor also confirmed that he will be going on a tour across Tamil Nadu before officially launching his party. Speaking on the occasion, Kamal Haasan, who…
Doors to open to Swachh Bharat jingle tune!
November 7, 2017Mysuru: The ringing of the doorbell normally announces the arrival of a person. The present day doorbells also have catchy tunes. Could this common device be used for something more useful? Yes, if you are a conscientious public servant. This is exactly what the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat (ZP)…
Lorry owners seek fulfilment of demands
November 7, 2017Mysuru: About 100 members of Mysuru District Lorry Owners’ Union staged a protest in front of DC’s office here this morning urging the government to fulfil their long-pending demands. The lorry owners are demanding withdrawal of the government’s order to scrap vehicles older than 15 years, reduction of enhanced insurance premium, issuance of sand permits…
NIE students prepare to make a mark at Formula Bharat-2018
November 7, 2017Mysuru: Force Ikshvaku of the National Institute of Engineering (NIE) is Mysuru’s first and only Formula Student team. The team consists of over 25 undergraduate engineering students from all years of study, who start from scratch to design, fabricate and compete with their very own Formula style race cars. The cars are designed and built…
Jss Science & Technology Varsity students win Hackathon event
November 7, 2017Mysuru: The third year Computer Science and Engineering students of JSS Science and Technology University (SJCE) have won first prize in a Hackathon event titled #Hackabout 2017 conducted by Royal Philips Bengaluru recently. Philips, a global leader in health technology, with an Innovation campus in Bengaluru, conducted the Hackathon based on its Data Science Platform…
Excels in Mysuru City Inter-Collegiate tournaments
November 7, 2017Mysuru: City’s young tennis player N.S. Ashrith has notched up his 7th district title in his career. Ashrith aged 17 and pursuing his studies at Marimallapa’s PU College has impressed everyone with his excellent performances representing the Mysuru District team in U-18 category at the Mysuru City Inter-collegiate tournaments. Ashrith, the captain of the team,…
Paramour who absconded after murdering lover held
November 7, 2017Hunsur: Hunsur Rural Police have arrested a person on charges of murdering his lover and absconding since then. The arrested has been identified as 23-year-old Madesh alias Poojari Mahadeva, a resident of Mangaluru Mala in the taluk. The woman, who was murdered, has been identified as Geetha (30), wife of Raju alias Rajegowda of the…
Tanveer Sait lays foundation stone for Muslim Boys and Girls Hostels
November 7, 2017Mysuru: Minister Tanveer Sait yesterday laid the foundation stone for the construction of Muslim Boys and Girls Hostels at Muslim Boys Orphanage (Apna Ghar) in city. The hostels are being constructed at an estimated cost of Rs. 4 crore. The foundation stone laying ceremony began with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran by…
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